Full-Time Director of Strategic Initiatives

NielsenIQ is hiring a remote Full-Time Director of Strategic Initiatives. The career level for this job opening is Manager and is accepting Illinois, IL based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.

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NielsenIQ

Job Title

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Posted

Career Level

Full-Time

Career Level

Manager

Locations Accepted

Illinois, IL

Salary

YEAR $105500 - $150500

Job Details

We are seeking an organized results-driven Strategic Initiatives Director to support a portfolio of growth initiatives, ensuring appropriate cross-functional engagement for delivery of legal/regulatory compliant innovative technology and products.

The Director will set timelines, goals and milestones aligned with strategic business deliverables, manage delivery across growth products and services, and guide best practices for organization, communication, and tracking.

The role involves driving continued progress and excellence in data, technology and compliance, with business and product stakeholders.

The role will also engage with strategic partnerships and vendors, managing relationships, coordinating and delivering against key milestones.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement roadmap for data partnerships, contractual schedules and compliance needs, for growth initiatives
  • Manage project schedules, risks, and stakeholder communication
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with tech, legal/contracts, procurement and product teams
  • Identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues in product development
  • Support and help manage vendor/partners contracts, annual operating and capital budgets
  • Manage processes and projects related to data governance; act as liaison between product and data governance team
  • Lead quality assurance processes to protect company assets
  • Build frameworks that accelerate decision making and cross departmental accountability
  • Identify and vet data partnerships and vendors, relevant for strategic initiatives
  • Design and improve processes for initiative tracking and metrics
  • Strong background in risk mitigation
  • Lead discussions with senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations
  • Focus on execution, accountability, and results
  • Managing or supporting high-impact programs, initiatives, or business units.
  • Exceptional cross-team collaboration across functions and organizations
  • Knowledge of various tech and business optimization trends for strategic planning
  • Experience helping manage resource and budget plans for timely, on-budget delivery
  • Experience coordinating between Eng, Product, Procurement and Legal
  • Experience with big data tech stacks, methods and technologies, a plus
  • 6-10 years recent experience in data, adtech or martech in functions of program management, project management, and change management.
  • Strong business acumen in areas of market research, audience targeting, data licensing and programmatic media
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal incl. senior leadership presentation skills.
  • Experience navigating regulatory and compliance considerations in the use of consumer data, is a plus.
  • A positive energy to inspire a culture that is excited collaboration and embraces change
  • A demonstrated ability to transform and drive real business change.

FAQs

What is the last date for applying to the job?

The deadline to apply for Full-Time Director of Strategic Initiatives at NielsenIQ is 12th of July 2025 . We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.

Which countries are accepted for this remote job?

This job accepts [ Illinois, IL ] applicants. .

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